FHSU Athletics

Initially taking second place in the final standings released on Sunday (Jan. 25), Fort Hays State has been declared the champion of the annual Kansas Cup due to a scoring error made at the tournament. What was first recorded as a 7-0 decision, Adam Ludwin’s semifinal match at 125 pounds actually resulted in an injury default with his opponent unable to finish the match, which gives Fort Hays State two more points in the team standings. Bethany was named the team champion with 112.5 points initially, but Fort Hays State’s 111 points becomes 113 with the two additional bonus points for an injury default, giving the Tigers the championship upon further review.

The error was brought to the attention of head coach Chas Thompsonby members of his team. Thompson went through the proper channels on Sunday and Monday to have the scoring error reviewed. After confirmation that indeed the semifinal match ended as an injury default, it gave Fort Hays State the two bonus points necessary to leap Bethany College in the standings.